Western Morning News - May 01, 2025
Western Morning News - May 01, 2025
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In this issue
May 01, 2025
Duty deadline rush saw house sales soar in March
HOUSE sales more than doubled in March compared with the same month a year earlier, as buyers rushed to beat a stamp duty deadline.
2 mins
Concern over medical record errors
\"We know the NHS is investing a lot of time and money into making patient records paperless.
1 min
Election day for councils in Cornwall and Devon
VOTERS go to the polls in local elections in the Westcountry and across England today after campaigning entered its final day yesterday ahead of the first major test of public opinion under Sir Keir Starmer's premiership.
1 min
Lorry destroyed by fire in dramatic blaze on A-road
A DRAMATIC photo taken at the scene of a lorry fire in Devon shows the vehicle engulfed in a fireball.
1 min
Teenager dies in single vehicle crash
A TEENAGER died in a car crash on a narrow country lane in Devon.
1 min
Crossbow attack accused dies in jail
A MAN who was accused of carrying out a crossbow attack has died in Exeter prison, an inquest has heard.
1 min
Rethink lawn 'weeds' as nature's gift, says charity
HOUSEHOLDERS are being urged to rethink their attitude to wildflowers in gardens, as polling shows many still see blooms such as dandelions and daisies as weeds.
2 mins
Call for net devices to deter cetaceans
A PREGNANT porpoise which died after being found stranded had been caught up in commercial fishing nets - resulting in further calls for deterrent devices to be licensed.
1 min
Shiver me timbers, the pirates return
THE English Riviera is bracing for a weekend of buccaneering antics as the annual Brixham Pirate Festival prepares to return this May Bank Holiday.
1 min
Grants aim to help cut the cost of heat pumps
HOUSEHOLDS will be able to choose from more options to upgrade their home heating systems with the help of Government grants, under new proposals.
2 mins
Petition to save ambulance station
HUNDREDS of people have put their names to a petition to save Paignton’s ambulance station.
1 min
Protest over fears homes scheme will damage fen
PROTESTERS gathered at a building site on the outskirts of Newton Abbot in a battle to save a unique wildlife refuge.
2 mins
Health fight showed me best of humanity
THE King has poignantly reflected on his experience of cancer, saying it had brought into “sharp focus the very best of humanity” and telling cancer charities: “You have my whole family’s deepest admiration and gratitude.”
2 mins
'Video of Sycamore gap tree being cut down' played in court
MOBILE phone footage of the moment the famous Sycamore Gap tree was cut down and fell on to Hadrian's Wall has been played to jurors.
1 min
Hackers target Co-op IT system
THE Co-op said it has shut off parts of its IT systems after an attempted hack.
1 min
Man 'murdered couple and dumped body parts'
A MAN “decapitated and dismembered” a couple, froze parts of their remains and brought the rest in suitcases to the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol before stealing from them, a court has heard.
2 mins
Ukraine 'ready to sign' minerals deal with US administration
UKRAINE is prepared to sign a landmark mineral resources agreement with the United States in Washington on Wednesday, according to senior Ukrainian officials.
1 min
India planning to attack within days, says Pakistan
PAKISTAN said it has “credible intelligence” that India is planning to attack it within days, as Pakistani nationals headed for the border to comply with New Delhi’s orders to almost all Pakistani citizens to leave the country following last week's deadly attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir.
2 mins
West MP calls for crackdown on benefits 'sickfluencers'
Social media users who encourage benefit fraud should go to jail, the House of Commons was told. Richard Wheeler, Claudia Savage and Harry Taylor report
3 mins
Residents want answers on plan for battery farm
Concerned locals fear that proposals to put a 100Mw energy storage system next to a beauty spot will be a mistake. Filipa Gaspar and Lee Trewhela report
4 mins
Anton Coaker on Thursday
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3 mins
High adrenaline work tagging Galloway calves
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3 mins
Torbay to be promoted at UK conference
TORBAY Council will be aiming to attract more investment in Torbay and South Devon as it sets up stall at a major UK conference.
1 min
Cornish mineral exploration company appoints new chief executive
MINERAL exploration company Cornish Lithium has appointed a new chief executive as it moves from research and development towards full-scale operations, writes Hannah Baker.
1 min
Report to outline locations for SW-Wales ferry link
A SHORTLIST of potential locations for a proposed ferry service connecting Swansea and the South West of England is set to be released in a report by Ocean Prime Industries Ltd next January.
2 mins
Rapid growth of renewable energy firm Abode Heat
ONE year after relocating to Exeter Science Park, renewable energy specialist Abode Heat is expanding, marking a significant milestone in its rapid growth.
1 min
Law firm appoints Mathews as head of its Exeter office
INTERNATIONAL law firm Trowers and Hamlins has named corporate partner Stuart Mathews as the new head of its Exeter office.
1 min
South West specialists mark over ten years of property finance
Exeter Finance supports their customers by bringing their property projects to life and can assist them through every phase from purchase to conclusion
2 mins
Babcock predicts a massive hike in profits
Devonport Dockyard operator is predicting its profits will leap to an impressive £363 million beating market estimates.
1 min
Vinted targets investments in UK start-ups
VINTED, the Lithuanian-founded secondhand market-place, has announced the launch of its venture capital (VC) arm, setting its sights on UK start-ups.
1 min
Construction firms are losing confidence in UK economy
CONSTRUCTION firms are increasingly pessimistic about their future, despite the broader UK economy showing tenacity, according to a recent evaluation.
1 min
How to spot, treat, and prevent scabies
The main symptoms of the problem are intense itching and a rash in the areas of the body where mites have burrowed. By CAMILLA FOSTER
2 mins
Grass is always greener at the grandparents'...
DOUBLE TROUBLE FOR A FIRST TIME DAD OF TWINS
2 mins
Is litter tray a risk for mum-to-be?
I have a five-year-old female cat. As I am pregnant, I am advised not to clean my cat's litter tray because of the risk of toxoplasmosis. Is this true?
2 mins
Torquay to face Boreham Wood in play-off semi
TORQUAY United now know who they will be playing in their huge National League South play-off semi-final at Plainmoor on Saturday - after Boreham Wood beat Dorking Wanderers 4-3 in a dramatic first round eliminator at Meadow Park.
2 mins
Swansea to play in Sweeney's big game
EXETER City have announced they will host Championship side Swansea City in a testimonial game for long-serving defender Pierce Sweeney.
1 min
Branston backing Argyle for an immediate return
FORMER Plymouth Argyle defender Guy Branston has backed Miron Muslic to lead the Pilgrims on a promotion push in League One next season.
3 mins
Hearn keeps close tabs on Plymouth's Ursu
PROMOTER Eddie Hearn has said Plymouth welterweight champion Constantin Ursu is 'on our radar', as the city man prepares to make the first defence of his Commonwealth crown.
3 mins
Townsend looks set to leave the Chiefs
EXETER Chiefs scrum-half Stu Townsend is set to leave the club in the summer to join Gallagher Premiership rivals Harlequins, according to the latest reports.
1 min
Huge disconnect cannot continue at Chiefs - Rowe
Exeter CEO insists the club's foundations need reinforcing after Gloucester debacle
2 mins
Western Morning News Newspaper Description:
Publisher: Reach Publishing Services Limited
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
The Western Morning News is a daily regional newspaper founded in 1860, and covering the West Country including Devon, Cornwall, Isles of Scilly and parts of Somerset and Dorset in the South West of England.
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